Strong Earthquake

Magnitude 6.0

ID: iscgem894023

Location

south of Tonga

Date & Time

Jan 14, 1951

10:19 AM Z

Depth

20.00 km

Shallow

Coordinates

-24.5390, -175.5990

Lat, Lon

Type

earthquake

Status: reviewed

About Strong Earthquakes

May cause damage to poorly constructed buildings

Location Map

south of Tonga

Coordinates: -24.5390°, -175.5990° Depth: 20.0 km

Red marker shows epicenter location

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Additional Information

Magnitude Type
mw
Recorded On
January 14, 1951 at 10:19 AM
Last Updated
April 26, 2022 at 6:12 PM